ROSY MULLED PUNCHES

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Part of the pleasure of these mulled punches is the aroma of sweet spices from the simmering pot, a pleasure that's repeated in the fragrant steam rising from each cup.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 3h25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

SYRUP
2 cups water
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 teaspoon whole allspice
2 cinnamon sticks
1 lemon, sliced
1 orange, sliced
NONALCOHOLIC PUNCH
1 1/2 quarts (6 cups) raspberry-cranberry drink
ALCOHOLIC PUNCH
2 (750 ml) bottles (6 cups) dry red wine

Steps:

In small saucepan, combine all syrup ingredients; mix well. Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes.
Strain syrup. Cool slightly. Refrigerate syrup at least 3 hours or until serving time.
At serving time, place half of prepared syrup (about 1 1/4 cups) in each of 2 large saucepans. To one add raspberry-cranberry drink. To the other add wine. Simmer each over low heat until thoroughly heated. Serve hot with cinnamon sticks and citrus twists, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1/2 Cup Nona1coho1ic Punch, Sodium 0 mg, Sugar 23 g